r320 cdi in cornelius, nc

last week; can't remember the day; nice looking car (pearlesent white, or something of that nature); hadn't seen one of these yet; looked up the specs and noticed the disappointing mileage estimates (granted, we're under 2008 rules, now, but 28 hwy seems kinda low)

bigEZ said:

last week; can't remember the day; nice looking car (pearlesent white, or something of that nature); hadn't seen one of these yet; looked up the specs and noticed the disappointing mileage estimates (granted, we're under 2008 rules, now, but 28 hwy seems kinda low)

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I saw one just like that about 2 weeks ago in hickory, older lady with dark hair driving. Could it be the same one?

it's possible; i didn't get a look at the driver. he/she couldn't drive very well, tho.

For a vehicle that weighs over 5,000#, carries 6 (real) adults with a hatch...ask yourself what does a minivan usually get?

DB

2007 honda odyssey is rated at 19/26 mpg's and cost $20k less. i know; it's not 2008 mpg ratings, but you could never make up the price difference.

Yeah, but it's a benz.

i don't speak german. does benz translate as "add $20k to the cost"?

My mom's 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.8 V6 gets 24mpg real world. It was rated higher by the EPA for highway, but I don't think it ever got there. Nonetheless, waaay more features than the Honda and waaaay cheaper than the Benz. I did see a silver R320 CDI a few days ago with a 40 something woman "driving" it. She was real bad. Couldn't change lanes to save her life. I'd take the Caravan over the Benz anyday. It's real ugly.